BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S79318; COLLNOCX1963;
Sample Donor Smith,C.G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnet Amphibolite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Coarse basic; lineated hornblende-plagioclase-garnet rock
Locality details NE corner of ridge 490 m SSW of Caddam
50k map sheet Balmoral (65)

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Map reference NO 3280 7204
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S79318

Cross Polarized, S79318

Plane Polarized, S79318

Plane Polarized, S79318